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Spiritual practice as a path to inner peace
Reflections on the meanings of spiritual practice and how we find ourselves on any particular paths as we go through life.
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Slow vs fast. What is the best pace for living?
When it comes to the best pace for living, is it better to go slow or fast? A look at the benefits of each pace in living the…
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The Journey of Life from Womb to Grave
We speak a lot about the journey of life, but do we ever think much about the process of travel from birth to death? How do we get…
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How You Can Live A Fulfilled Life at Any Age
What does it mean to live a fulfilled life? When asked what it means to live a fulfilled life, Dr. Joos Meyer, a medical doctor…
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Manifesto – TheReflectivePen – Part three, More goals
This is the third and final part of the Manifesto of TheReflectivePen - Goals numbered 6-11 with a summary of all eleven goals for writing this blog at…
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A Manifesto – TheReflectivePen – Part Two
Part two of a three-part Manifesto of TheReflectivePen is the first half of a list of goals that guide the writing on this blog.
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A Manifesto of TheReflectivePen Part One
Genesis The genesis of TheReflectivePen is a tale of collective failures and successful adventures in both writing and technology in a search for meaning and…
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How Do You Return to Normal After a Huge Loss
Is it ever Possible to Return to Normal? What is normal when life has delivered a significant blow - divorce, death, pandemic, or job loss?
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Five Ways to Stay Calm Without Losing Patience
Five ways to not lose your patience - 1. Slow down...2. Breathe...3. Make waiting a spiritual practice...4. Smile...5. go for a walk
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HOW TO LET A WALK IN THE FOREST INSPIRE YOUR WRITING
Taking a walk through the forest is one of the best ways to inspire your writing, regardless of subject matter.
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ALL ABOUT DEKKER, THE SERVICE DOG
Dekker, a NEADS-trained service dog "tells" about his training to become a world class dog who helps someone with a disability.
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HOW TO ACCOMPLISH YOUR GOALS
Accomplishing goals is not only about to-do lists and calendars. Having the right mindset and slowing down are equally important.
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DEKKER RESPONDS TO HOLIDAY BLUES
Dekker, the service dog who has advice for humans and other creatures, gives guidance to some issues that arise over the holidays.
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ARE YOU IN DANGER OF CAREGIVER BURNOUT?
Caregiving is a tough and under recognized challenge in many homes and the danger of burning out as a caregiver looms over many familes.
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TIPS TO MAKE LEAVING EASIER
When it is time to leave it doesn't matter if it is a home, graduation, a relationship or a habit, leaving can be difficult. Here are some tips…
